Join The Pond and make life a whole lot easier.
SALES
Let the work come to you.
For the most part creatives HATE cold calling. That's why we do the selling for you. In fact you don't even have to answer general enquiries, since clients go through a centralised booking system.
WEB
Build an online portfolio (without building a whole website).
Our website generates thousands of hits every month. So it's the perfect place to post your portfolio and profile, which we can update as often as you like.
COMMUNITY
Feel part of something bigger.
Discover new ways of working, network, share work and find new creative partners!
TRAVEL
Connect with global opportunities.
We're already talking to agencies in places as far flung as Dubai, Cambodia, Chicago, Nigeria. We’re also expanding into the Australian market.
PROMPT PAYMENT
Count on payment monthly.
If you didn't already know, management schools teach students not to pay their bills for 3 months (something to do with cash flow). So just bill us and we'll pay you monthly.
PR
Get your name out there.
As soon as you join we issue press releases to various industry publications across Australasia. We also email the 2,000+ people on our database. Then, when you do great work we make sure people hear about it through our online newsletter.
CREDIBILITY
Leverage the fact you're part of The Pond.
Because we work hard to maintain creative standards and don't let just anyone join, The Pond has a good name around town (and increasingly, around the world too).
LEGAL PROTECTION
Know you're protected.
Before we send you the brief, we make sure clients sign job brief forms and terms and conditions, to protect your interests.
How does The Pond work?
We promote you through our website, client presentations and a whole heap of other stuff. Then when a client calls up with a brief that matches your skills and experience, we call you.
Can anyone become a member?
Not quite. We run a 'closed door model' that means we don't represent just anyone who comes along. However, you should be fine if you've worked in agencies for at least five years and have one or two awards in the cupboard. (International experience is a bonus.)
Does The Pond actively promote members?
We pour heaps of resources into an annual marketing and promotional plan that has included sponsorship of industry awards, client events, award-winning DM, press releases and online initiatives.
Is there a joining fee?
Yes, there is a six-monthly fee to help cover our marketing and operational costs (things like someone to answer the phone when clients ring).
Do I have to sign anything?
Yes. We have a contract that covers the boring details like liability and confidentiality. Trust us, it's always good to get things down on paper so we all know where we stand.
Can I join The Pond even though I live outside New Zealand?
You sure can. Work remotely on briefs for New Zealand agencies or find opportunites as we expand into the Australian market.